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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
2476 Adnams Jack Brand Dry Hopped Lager United Kingdom Pale Lager 3.4

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Keg halfpint at The Shakespeare, London Victoria. Golden colour, white head. Moderate aroma of fruity hops (tropical fruits). The flavour is medium dry and crisp, but still with a well balanced residual sweetness, and distinct notes of fruity Galaxy hops (tropical fruits again). The bitterness is still moderate. Enjoyable beer.

Jun 7, 2022
05:31:29 PM
2477 Adnams Jack Brand Crystal Rye IPA United Kingdom IPA 3.6

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

330 ml can, from Coop, Aberdeen. ABV is 5.0%. Reddish brown colour, moderate off-white head. Aroma of fruity and piney American hops, hints of caramelized orange marmalade. Medium dry flavour, some lightly roasted malts, followed by piney and grapefruity hops.

Jun 7, 2022
05:24:23 PM
2478 Adnams Jack Brand Mosaic Pale Ale United Kingdom American Pale Ale 3.6

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

Keg halfpint at The Jubilee Oak, Crawley. 4.1%. Golden colour, white head. Nice Mosaic aroma, notes of tropical fruits. Light bodied. Distinct Mosaic in the médium dry flavour too, notes of tropical fruits and grapefruit, some pine.

Jun 7, 2022
05:17:54 PM
2479 Adnams Dark Side of the Moon United Kingdom Milk Stout 3.6

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Cask 1/3 pint at the Adnams bar, 46th Cambridge Beer Festival, 2019. ABV 5.0%. Black colour, tan head. Aroma and flavour of coconut, marshmallow, lactose and oak, but fortunately not too sweet.

Jun 7, 2022
05:11:51 PM
2480 Adnams Jack Brand Ease Up IPA United Kingdom IPA 3.6

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Keg half pint at The Flying Horse, Gatwick Airport. Deep golden to amber colour, white head. Hoppy aroma, piney notes. Piney and grapefruity hops in the flavour, solid bitterness.

Jun 7, 2022
05:06:53 PM
2481 Adnams Sloe Porter United Kingdom Porter 3.9

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

Cask half pint at The Flying Chariot (JDW), Heathrow Airport, terminal 2. Black colour, beige head. Mildly roasty and fruity aroma. Smooth, deliciously fruity and mildly roasty flavour, high drinkability. Will buy again if I can find it.

Jun 7, 2022
05:00:35 PM
2482 Adnams Jack Brand New England IPA United Kingdom IPA 3.9

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

330 ml can, from Vinmonopolet, Nettbutikken. ABV is 6%. Hazy pale golden colour, small white head. Pleasant aroma of citrus and tropical fruits, hints of spruce. Citric and crisp mouthfeel. The flavour is slightly dry and very refreshing, citrus notes with hints of tropical fruits and spruce, ending in a well balanced hop bitterness.

Jun 7, 2022
04:50:59 PM
2483 Surrey Hills Shere Drop United Kingdom Bitter 3.2

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 6

Cask 1/3 pint, gravity dispense, at the 16th Twickenham Beer & Cider Festival, Golden colour, white head. Moderate malty aroma, some toffee, a little fruit. The flavour is nice enough, but not very special - probably got the Gold award in the CBoB 2016 for not being offensive in any way.

Jun 7, 2022
04:40:40 PM
2484 Leatherbritches Bad Boy United Kingdom Bitter 3.6

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Cask 1/3 pint, gravity dispense, at the 46th Cambridge Beer Festival, 2019. ABV 4.6%. Reddish brown colour, off-white head. Aroma of brown malts, hints of berries. The flavour has also brown malts, and tingling fruity hops.

Jun 7, 2022
04:36:31 PM
2485 Deya Guten Morgen, Pet United Kingdom Hefeweizen 2.9

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 5 | Overall: 6

375 ml bottle, from Seven Cellars. ABV is 5.2%. Very pale straw colour, slightly hazy. Moderate white head. Aroma of yeast, dust, rubber, citrus, lemongrass and cloves. Citric mouthfeel. Yeasty and citric flavour, notes of lemon zest, lemongrass and dust, a hint of cloves. Low bitterness. Not awful, but nearly every genuine German Hefeweizen I've had is better than this one.

Jun 7, 2022
03:24:54 PM
2486 Deya Shadows of Conversation United Kingdom IPA 3.1

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

Shared can. ABV is 3%. Very pale golden colour, moderate to small white head. Aroma of spicy saison yeast, some citrus. Refreshing flavour, medium dry, spicy yeast and citrus again.

Jun 7, 2022
03:20:42 PM
2487 Deya Rue de Soda United Kingdom American Pale Ale 3.5

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

500 ml can, from Gulating Ølutsalg, Stavanger. ABV is 4%. Very pale and slightly hazy straw colour, moderate white head. Pleasant aroma of pineapple and other tropical fruits, also citrus. Light bodied as expected. Refreshing flavour, mostly citrus, hints of pineapple, moderate piney / resinous hops in the finish and aftertaste.

Jun 7, 2022
03:17:05 PM
2488 Deya Something Good 6 United Kingdom IPA 4.0

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

500 ml can, from Seven Cellars. ABV is 6.2%.Cloudy pale yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of citrus / citrus zest, tropical fruits, pine and spruce galore. Citric flavour, not too sweet, plenty of zest, hints of tropical fruits in the background, piney / resinous bitter finish.

Jun 7, 2022
03:14:09 PM
2489 Deya Go Back For More Tokens United Kingdom IPA 4.0

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

500 ml can, from Seven Cellars. ABV is 6.2%. Cloudy pale yellow colour, large white head. Aroma of citrus zest and yuzu juice, notes of spruce too. "Spritzy", citric and slightly peppery mouthfeel. The flavour is very fruity and hoppy but not too sweet, with the same elements as the aroma. Low bitterness. Refreshing and very enjoyable.

Jun 7, 2022
03:05:58 PM
2490 Schneider Weisse Tap X Cuvée Barrique Germany Weizenbock 3.8

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

750 ml bottle, vintage 2016, Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. ABV 9.5%. Dark brown colour, thin off-white head. Lovely aroma of red wine and oak, red wine vinegar, brettanomyces / farmhouse and malts. Medium sour flavour with the same elements as the aroma.

Jun 7, 2022
12:56:29 PM
2491 Schneider Weisse Tap 7 Unser Original Germany Hefeweizen 4.1

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

500 ml bottle, now available in Norway (Vinmonopolet, bestillingsutvalget). Cloudy / muddy brownish colour, large and lasting off-white head. Lovely hefeweizen aroma, full of ripe bananas and cloves, also notes of other spices, leather and tropical fruits. Flavour is zesty and mildly spicy, some citrus, and even decent hops for a h.w. Very nice!

Jun 7, 2022
12:53:49 PM
2492 Schneider Weisse Tap 6 Unser Aventinus Germany Doppelbock 4.7

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

(Bottle). Theoretically I might encounter a better Weizen than this one, but I doubt very much that will ever happen. Murky brown colour, large head, aroma of Paradise: Cloves and other undefinable spices, dried fruits (figs), oak and sandalwood. Oaky cloves flavour with hints of burnt caramel. Alcohol is present, but not overwhelmingly so. Dry aftertaste. This is a thoroughly well made beer! (Thanks, joss!)

Jun 7, 2022
12:51:25 PM
2493 Schneider Weisse Tap 4: Festweisse Germany Hefeweizen 3.9

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8

500 ml bottle, as Schneider Weisse Tap 4 Mein Grünes, courtesy of Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Brewed with organic ingredients. ABV is 6.2%. Hazy brownish golden colour, big head, slightly off-white. Strong and lovely aroma of ripe bananas and cloves. Soft mouthfeel. The flavour is reasonably malty for a hefeweizen, with distinct notes of cloves. Very moderate hops. The alcohol is well hidden. Good beer.

Jun 7, 2022
12:48:30 PM
2494 Schneider Weisse Tap 2: Kristall Germany Krystal Weizen 3.4

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 7

500 ml bottle, as Schneider Weisse Tap 2 Mein Kristall, from Vinmonopolet. ABV is 5.3%. Crystal clear pale golden colour, moderate white head. Fairly distinct aroma of banana and cloves, also notes of hay. The flavour is fairly dry for a wheat beer, with some citrus and cloves, hints of banana, but rather bland compared to the brewery’s hefeweizens.

Jun 7, 2022
12:46:06 PM
2495 Schneider Weisse Tap 1 Helle Weisse Germany Hefeweizen 4.1

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

500 ml bottle, bought in Germany. ABV is 5.2%. Hazy golden colour, large head. Lovely weissbier aroma, plenty of cloves, some banana too but not as much as in some other hefes. Cloves also in the flavour, which is light bodied, refreshing and not too sweet. A slightly lemony finish. A very enjoyable hefe!

Jun 7, 2022
12:42:41 PM
2496 Schneider Georg Schneiders Wiesen Edel-Weisse Germany Hefeweizen 3.8

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8

500 ml bottle, as Schneider Weisse Tap 4 Mein Grünes, courtesy of Cardinal Pub & Bar, Stavanger. Brewed with organic ingredients. ABV is 6.2%. Hazy brownish golden colour, big head, slightly off-white. Strong and lovely aroma of ripe bananas and cloves. Soft mouthfeel. The flavour is reasonably malty for a hefeweizen, with distinct notes of cloves. Very moderate hops. The alcohol is well hidden. Good beer.

Jun 7, 2022
12:38:57 PM
2497 Buhagen Solgangsbris Norway Cider 3.6

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

750 ml clear bottle, from the cidery. ABV is 8%. Clear and very pale golden colour, pours sparkling with a shortlived white head. Fresh and pleasant aroma of Norwegian eating apple varieties. Medium sweet flavour of apples, light bodied for its strength, a hint of sulphites.

Jun 7, 2022
10:02:28 AM
2498 Buhagen Perlevenn Norway Cider 3.4

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

750 ml clear bottle, from the cidery. ABV is 8%. Clear and very pale straw colour, pours sparkling with a shortlived white head. Aroma of apples, also notes of ripe dessert pears. Light bodied for its strength. Semi-sweet flavour, apples dominate, also hints of pears.

Jun 6, 2022
08:38:36 PM
2499 Guinness Rye Pale Ale Ireland Rye Beer 1.9

Aroma: 3 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 3 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 3

500 ml bottle, from Tesco Express, Belfast. ABV is 5%. Deep golden to amber colour, moderate white head. Meaty aroma, notes of broth - weird. Bland and boring dry flavour - weak malts, and no sign of the Mosaic and Cascade hops. What a sick joke!

Jun 6, 2022
03:34:01 PM
2500 Guinness Dublin Porter Ireland Porter 3.0

Aroma: 5 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

Keg pint at the Owain Glyndwr, Cardiff. Served too cold. Dark ruby colour, nearly black. Small off-white to beige head (not nitro). Very moderate aroma, roast malts and burnt potato skin. The flavour has notes of moderately roasted malt, quite dry, hints of smoked meat and burnt potato skin. Light bodied. Not great, but far from undrinkable.

Jun 6, 2022
03:30:48 PM